Edinburgh….Castles and festivals
Edinburgh always manages to conjure up a slightly brooding mysterious air. Maybe it’s those often dark cloudy northern skies that sit above the famous castle high over the city beneath.…
Bristol….looking out to the sea
When thinking of Bristol, the largest city in South West England, one immediately thinks of the city and the sea. With its position on the River Avon running out into…
Birmingham…not a concrete jungle!
Perhaps Birmingham, as the second largest city in terms of population and economy in the UK, is not fully appreciated generally by the British public. Immediate thoughts of the city…
The city of Glasgow
The city of Glasgow, situated on the River Clyde, has the 3rd largest city population in the UK and is the largest city in Scotland. Going back to the 18th…
Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre: Merry Wives of Windsor
On Tuesday the 17th, our teacher Owen took 15 lucky students to the famous Shakespeare Globe Theatre to watch the Merry Wives of Windsor. Plays in this theatre are always…
Discovery of the London Bridges … from underneath!
On Wednesday the 18th, Owen (again - our Theatre Man & Walks and Talks Man) took a big group of 30 students to wander around the town. This week the focus…
A trip down the river Thames
Though it is a little cold a trip down the river Thames was a popular event this month. We saw some of the most beautiful and famous buildings in London…
The fascinating London Transport Museum
We visited the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. Its a fascinating place showing the history of the world's oldest underground system as well as how London has grown and…
The Social
The Social is a very popular music bar in Little Portland Street, just two minutes from the school. Students always say they have a good time when they visit here.…
Football in Victoria Park
One Saturday morning in May we met Avalon School in Victoria Park for a football match. It was a great game and both teams played brilliantly. The weather smiled on…